Carmen McRae
American jazz musician and actress (1922-1994)
1920 — 1994
Quick Facts
Profession
American jazz musician and actress (1922-1994)
Born
April 8, 1920
Died
1994 (age ~74)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
actor, singer, pianist
United StatesBorn in HarlemDied in Beverly Hills
1920
Born in Harlem (1920-04-08)
1994
Died in Beverly Hills
About
Carmen Mercedes McRae was an American jazz singer. She is considered one of the most influential jazz vocalists of the 20th century and is remembered for her behind-the-beat phrasing and ironic interpretation of lyrics.
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Who is Carmen McRae?+
Carmen Mercedes McRae was an American jazz singer. She is considered one of the most influential jazz vocalists of the 20th century and is remembered for her behind-the-beat phrasing and ironic interpretation of lyrics.
What does the name Carmen mean?+
The name Carmen means "A female given name from Spanish .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Carmen McRae born?+
Carmen McRae was born on April 8, 1920.
When did Carmen McRae die?+
Carmen McRae died in 1994, at approximately 74 years of age.
Name Meaning
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The name Carmen is of Spanish origin, meaning "A female given name from Spanish .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}". It is traditionally a female name.
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Carmen — April 8, 1920
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Ahau
Sun — enlightenment, ascension, mastery
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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Guestbook
You raised the bar for all of us.
— a fellow musician
We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
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